In a blog post on Mamamia, writer Luisa Munoz said the announcement was “wonderful” and that “hope can carry us through some of the darkest times of our lives”.

But she went on to say the following.

“I couldn’t help but question if marriage is the best thing to consider, right now? I couldn’t help but think of the enormity of pressure that moment would have put on his fiancé (sic)….”

Munoz went on to question whether Power felt pressured to accept the proposal and if McKinnon thought she would leave him due to the injury. She says she felt compelled to write the piece having watched her own parents’ marriage break down after her mother became her father’s full time carer.

“Hope is often the result of despair. In our darkest moments we look for the positive outcomes that help us survive through breakups, job loss, death, any sort of life-changing events. Even injury,” she said.

“Hope gives us something to look forward to, gives us motivation to come out of despair. And while the situation is devastating for Alex, I wonder if putting the enormous amount of pressure on a young woman, like Teigan, to become his wife and life partner, has been carefully considered.

“Marriage is about both of you. It should never be a solution to your own personal destiny.”

Her thoughts generated huge backlash on Mamamia’s Facebook page, with many labelling the post “disgraceful”, “disgusting” and “the lowest of the low”.

“ ... what right do you have to question someone’s personal decisions and motives so publicly. You’re not truly concerned about the welfare of this young couple’s relationship ... More likely just looking for a bit of sensationalist attention,” Kim Bowen wrote.

Zoe Sedman said: “Sorry but I disagree. This is a choice that they both have made. We, as the public shouldn’t condemn a young couple for this. Wrong article mamamia!! It’s negative towards people with disabilities and their loved ones.”

“How about it’s none of your Business to even comment about! How rude of you to make it sound like an awful thing to happen!” added Belinda Wall.

Amid the deluge of hate for Munoz were some that agreed with her — and others who said they had asked the same things.

“While I don’t think it is any of our business I do think that the article raised some interesting points,” wrote Sarah O’Hanlon, while Chelsea Grant said she understood why the article was written.

“I don’t know if either of these ‘kids’ really understand what the future is to bring. I wish them both all the best but must admit I asked myself some of these questions also when I heard this news.”

McKinnon shared the news of the couple’s engagement on an Instagram post, promising to walk his bride down the aisle.

“This girl is my soldier, I am truly overwhelmed with the support and wishes from everybody in the rugby league society and the community at large,” McKinnon wrote.

“Your ongoing support will never be forgotten. PS. when life throws you struggles respond with a smile. So happy to announce Teigan and my engagement.”

McKinnon was transferred to a Sydney hospital today after undergoing spinal surgery at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

“The club again requests Alex and his family’s privacy is respected at this time,” the Newcastle Knights said in a statement.

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